While there are many sobering statistics coming out of the COVID-19 outbreak, one bright spot is the fact that DWIs are down significantly from this time last year. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety announced that arrests for driving while intoxicated are down nearly 70 percent from this time last year. Much of this is […]
Late Fees and Court Appearances Waived Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Minnesota and across the globe, the Minnesota Judicial System has announced that it is postponing mandatory appearances for certain offenses and providing breaks on late fees. These moves have been made in an effort to minimize foot traffic in courthouses to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. […]
Police Will Have Extra DUI Enforcement For St. Patrick’s Day
We say this ahead of numerous holidays each year, but again it bears repeating. Police will be out in full force tonight in order to keep the roads clear of drunk drivers. St. Patrick’s Day is often a holiday that is rung in with spirits, and even in the wake of the coronavirus and social […]
Can Minnesota Police Force You To Unlock Your Phone?
Even if you have nothing to hide, you can start to feel a little uneasy if somebody else were to start sifting through your phone. You may not have anything illegal on it, but odds are you have some pictures or messages that are between you and someone else, and having a third party looking […]
An Example Of Why Police Need To Know The Laws They Enforce
Police are expected to protect and serve the community, but it’s important that they have a thorough understanding of the laws they enforce, otherwise all hell can break lose. We recently read about a case where a driver had his DUI rescinded because the police officer didn’t know the ins and outs of the laws […]
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